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At the Knock facility. L-R: Nigel Marsh, AFRA Auditor, Jim Maguinness, Quality Manager,
Ben Sheehy, Airframe Disassembly Line Manager, Cian McNamara, Deputy Quality Manager, Steven Trowell, Senior Vice President – Maintenance & Disassembly.

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EirTrade Aviation achieves AFRA Diamond status at Knock facility

The accreditation recognises the application of best management practices in accordance with AFRA’s standards.

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New regulatory approvals strengthen EirTrade Aviation’s Knock facility

Regulatory approvals from authorities in Guernsey, the Cayman Islands and Bermuda expand the company's maintenance, transition, parking and storage capabilities.

Aircraft & Airlines

Setna iO grows teardown portfolio with dual aircraft acquisitions

Setna iO has expanded its aircraft teardown pipeline with the acquisition of an Airbus A320neo airframe and a Boeing 757-300, adding next-generation narrowbody and…

A Dassault Falcon 900EX (not the one acquired for teardown).

Aircraft & Airlines

SAS acquires Falcon 900EX for aftermarket teardown

Aviation aftermarket parts distributor Seattle Aviation Solutions (SAS) has acquired a Dassault Falcon 900EX for teardown, with its components set to be released to buyers across…

Left to Right: Rafael Ferro (Boeing), Tony Guiliano (Boeing), Christin Datz (Boeing), Lionel G. Roques (AFRA)

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Boeing and AFRA push for better end-of-service aircraft data

The Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA) and Boeing have announced a joint vision aimed at improving transparency and data analysis across aircraft end-of-service…

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MRO Americas: AerFin and National Air Cargo agree to partner on teardown activity

Aircraft and engine aftermarket solutions provider AerFin has announced a new partnership with National Air Cargo to support the next phase of its aircraft teardown…

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APOC Aviation to boost USM stock with A320-200 teardown

Aircraft, engines and landing gears trading, leasing, and part-out company, APOC Aviation, has purchased a 15-year-old A320-200 from FTAI for teardown.

The Boeing 737-700 previously operated by Luxair (registration LX-LGQ). Credit: Markus Mainka/Adobe Stock

Aircraft & Airlines 1 min read

AELS adds ex-Luxair 737-700 to teardown pipeline

Aircraft disassembly firm AELS has expanded its teardown portfolio with the acquisition of a Boeing 737-700 previously operated by Luxair, as part of its ongoing…

Facilities/Hangars 1 min read

Planning approval clears way for EirTrade facility expansion at Knock

Global aviation asset trading and material management company EirTrade Aviation has received full planning permission to expand its facility at Knock, Ireland West Airport, in…

L-R: Risto Mäeots of Magnetic Group; Andrew Serrott of Stratton Aviation; Airina Kacienaitė-Krakė of Magnetic Trading; Christian Mejia of Magnetic Trading; Eigirdas Keblikas of Magnetic Trading.

Aircraft & Airlines 1 min read

Magnetic Trading acquires two A320-214s for teardown

Magnetic Trading has acquired two Airbus A320-214 aircraft from Stratton Aviation which the firm said will assist in supporting the long-term development of its trading…

Engines/APUs 1 min read

Hanwha AeroTechnix completes 'milestone' CFM-7B engine teardown

Miami-based MRO provider Hanwha AeroTechnix has completed its first CFM-7B engine teardown for Stratton Aviation.

AI firms are hunting for messy, specialised, real-world operational data that just isn't available on the open internet. Credit: Tomás Del Coro

Aircraft & Airlines 2 mins read

EirTrade acquires youngest-ever A320neos for teardown

Global aviation asset trading and material management company EirTrade Aviation has completed the acquisition of two Airbus A320neo aircraft previously operated by Spirit Airlines, in…

Engines/APUs 2 mins read

Aero Engine Services secures finance package to support growth

UK-based independent business advisory firm FRP Corporate Finance has assisted Aero Engine Services to secure a seven-figure finance package to support its next stage of…

Engines/APUs 1 min read

APOC Aviation expands USM offering with CF34-10E acquisition

Aircraft, engines and landing gears trading, leasing, and part-out company, APOC Aviation, has acquired a CF34-10E engine for teardown, with all used serviceable material (USM)…

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